Hello! My name is Marla Ellen I am Barbara Ellen's (Mana's) granddaughter. Mana made it through the 90min surgery with flying colors!!! We spoke with the surgeon just a few minutes ago. Mana's left breast was removed without difficulty. The tumor was confined to the breast tissue and DID NOT invade the muscle tissue or underlying bone structure. PRAISE GOD! The surgeon aslo elected to remove the lymph nodes (the drainage ducts of the breast) from her left underarm to remove any unseen cancer. The surgeon had the lymph nodes sent to the pathology lab to be examined for cancer cells. We are expecting to hear the news of the pathology report on Tuesday of next week.
Mana also had a port-a-cath placed. With this port-a-cath the providers will be able to draw blood as well as administer chemotherapy drugs through this device. (No more needle sticks or IVs!)
Our family is relieved to have the surgery behind us and ready to see our Mana in the recovery room. We are so thankful for the love a support surrounding us. The battle has only begun. Keep Barbara and her family in your prayers!
Thank you! Pete, Barb, Joe, MB, Juli, Neely, Marla, Seth & Leah McConkey
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It is great to hear that she made it through so well. My mother went through this operation a few years ago too. Barb and her talked quite a bit at the reunion. I am glad they had time to talk about this, I believe it helped both of them.
ReplyDeleteAunt Barb, we love you very much and pray for a speedy recovery. If there is anything we can do, just let us know.
Love from Joe Plummer and his family.